Travel time model for shuttle-based storage and retrieval systems

This paper presents analytical travel time model for the computation of travel (cycle) time for shuttle-based storage and retrieval systems (in continuation SBS/RS). The proposed model considers the operating characteristics of the elevators lifting table and the shuttle carrier, such as acceleratio...

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Published in:International journal of advanced manufacturing technology 2015-06, Vol.78 (9-12), p.1705-1725
Main Authors: Lerher, Tone, Ekren, Banu Y., Dukic, Goran, Rosi, Bojan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceleration
Automated storage retrieval systems
CAE) and Design
Computer simulation
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD
Deceleration
Distribution functions
Engineering
Industrial and Production Engineering
Lifting tables
Mathematical analysis
Mechanical Engineering
Media Management
Original Article
Probability theory
Retrieval
Simulation
Storage equipment
Travel time
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Summary:This paper presents analytical travel time model for the computation of travel (cycle) time for shuttle-based storage and retrieval systems (in continuation SBS/RS). The proposed model considers the operating characteristics of the elevators lifting table and the shuttle carrier, such as acceleration and deceleration and the maximum velocity. Assuming uniform distributed storage rack locations and using the probability theory, the expressions of the cumulative distribution functions with which the mean travel time is calculated, have been determined. The proposed model enables the calculation of the mean travel (cycle) time for the single and dual command cycles, from which the performance of SBS/RS can be evaluated. The approximation model and a simulation model of SBS/RS have been used to compare the performances of the proposed analytical travel time model. The analysis shows that regarding all examined types of SBS/RS, the results of proposed analytical travel time model for SBS/RS correlate with the results of simulation models of SBS/RS.
ISSN:0268-3768
1433-3015
DOI:10.1007/s00170-014-6726-2